You have come to the supplemental questionnaire for the Agricultural & Standards Inspector - I recruitment. Your responses to Part I of this questionnaire will NOT be scored, but may be used to assist in determining minimum qualifications. Based on your responses to Part II of this questionnaire, your job-related training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. This supplemental questionnaire is the only item used to determine your examination score. If you do not possess any education, experience or a license in a specific question, mark "not applicable" in the text box.
Please note: The experience listed in the "Employment History" section of the employment application will be used to determine if minimum qualifications are met as stated in the Agricultural and Standards Inspector - I job announcement.
A resume, responses to the supplemental questions, or other information listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Employment History" section of the employment application.
By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and I understand the above information.
PART I: EDUCATION, LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTIONS
This section will not be scored but will be used for screening purposes only.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree to qualify for this recruitment. Education equivalency or substitution of additional experience will not be used to meet the Bachelor's degree requirement.
1.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher degree with major coursework in agricultural, biological, chemical or physical sciences?
Yes
No
If yes, please indicate your degree type and major (ex. Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science):
2.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher degree in any discipline, along with a minimum of 30 semester units in one or any combination of the following disciplines:
Agricultural Sciences
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Yes
No
If yes, please indicate the degree type and major, and the total number of semester units earned in each of the above referenced disciplines.
3.
Check the box next to any of the following active State issued licenses you currently possess. Please select all that apply.
(You may be asked to provide copies in the interview selection process for verification purposes.)
Pesticide Regulation
Investigation & Environmental Monitoring
Integrated Pest Management
Commodity Regulation
Pest Prevention & Plant Regulation
Weight Verification
Measurement Verification
Transaction & Product Verification
I do not possess any state issued licenses
4.
Check the box next to any of the following valid driver's licenses and endorsements you currently possess. Please select all that apply.
Class C
Commercial Class A
Commercial Class B
Commercial Class C
Air brake endorsement
Hazardous materials endorsement
Tanker endorsement
I do not possess a valid driver's license
PART II: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Based on your responses to the following questions, your job-related training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores received from this section will determine your rank and placement on the eligible list.
For the items in this section, select the one response that best represents your level of training and/or experience. If you do not possess any experience or training in a specific area, please enter "not applicable" in the text box that follows.
1.
Microsoft Word
I have no experience using this program.
I have beginner skills using this program and would need additional training.
I have intermediate skills using this program.
I have advanced skills using this program.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
2.
Microsoft Excel
I have no experience using this program.
I have beginner skills using this program and would need additional training.
I have intermediate skills using this program.
I have advanced skills using this program.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
3.
Microsoft Access
I have no experience using this program.
I have beginner skills using this program and would need additional training.
I have intermediate skills using this program.
I have advanced skills using this program.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
4.
Interpreting and drawing maps including the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and/or Global Information Systems (GIS).
I have no experience using this program.
I have beginner skills using this program and would need additional training.
I have intermediate skills using this program.
I have advanced skills using this program.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe. In your answer please identify the GPS/GIS system type and describe your experience using the system.
5.
Issuing any types of regulatory permits, including pesticide permits.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
6.
Mixing, loading, and/or applying pesticides.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
7.
Conducting inspections of plant material for invasive pests and quarantine compliance.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
8.
Performing detection surveys of areas of known insect, weed and disease infestations; including identifying, documenting and delineating new infestations.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
9.
Conducting apiary and swarm inspections.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
10.
Preparing technical and administrative reports, statistics and/or studies.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
11.
Performing pesticide use enforcement inspections.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
12.
Utilizing the administrative civil penalty process for violations of agricultural, pesticide, and weights and measures laws and regulations.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
13.
Performing pest detection, delimitation and eradication related activities.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
14.
Towing a trailer.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
15.
Inspecting and verifying the accuracy of commercial weighing and measuring devices, including scales, retail motor fuel dispensers and/or propane dispensers.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
16.
Verifying the pricing accuracy and quantity of packaged commodities at retail stores.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task and would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe:
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